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Tesla Rival? 1980 Bradley GTE II Electric

I have a secret soft spot for Kit Cars and unusual cars which never really make it into popular culture. One such company was Bradley, which created cars for just 11 years, from 1979 to 1980. What is even… more»

Ripe for Restoration: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

Ford’s F-series entered production in 1948 and proved to be one of the most successful sets of vehicles ever made by any automaker. The F-series embodied Ford’s belief that a truck should be a truck (ie, built on a… more»

1 of 5 Made: 1984 Chevy S10 Conversion Van

An overlooked arena of 1980s vehicles is the wild conversion van market. From plumber’s vans converted into mobile palaces to humble Toyota pickups transformed into mini motorhomes, this was a booming market for aftermarket companies just a few decades… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

It is often said that the 1980s was the decade that taste forgot. When you consider the clothes, the huge hair, and the even “huger” shoulder pads, it’s easy to see why people feel that way. However, the late… more»

Upgraded V8: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

The 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra was a limited edition classic that shouted loudly that American manufacturers were back in the performance car race. It wasn’t the most potent car on the planet, but it came as a breath… more»

Gold on Gold Mopar: 1968 Dodge Charger

When it was introduced in mid-1966, the Dodge Charger got off to a slow start. But when Chrysler redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1968, sales of the Charger took off – selling more than six times the number… more»

Promo Car: 1964 Mercury Marauder 25th Anniversary

Most vehicle manufacturers will produce a special edition vehicle to celebrate a milestone anniversary, and Mercury was no different. They rolled out a 25th Anniversary Edition of the Marauder, but our feature car is a cut above the average…. more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang

Driver-grade First Generation Mustangs will always generate interest when they enter the market, but this 1966 model lifts that interest to a higher level. It ticks many right boxes because it is a rust-free classic with a healthy V8… more»

A Trio of Chevrolet El Camino’s!

Chevy introduced the El Camino in 1959 to compete against the Ford Ranchero. Both vehicles were station wagon-based “gentlemen’s pickups.” The El Camino was retired briefly after just two years only to return in 1964 as a variant of… more»

Blue Plate Survivor: 1976 Mercury Comet

Badge engineering is nothing new in the automotive world, representing a sensible way for a manufacturer to maximize the return on the enormous costs involved in developing a new model. By sharing a platform across several makes utilizing little… more»

Rarified Air Man! 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

This listing surprised me. A 1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” is a big deal find (Thanks Pat L!), especially in this condition and at this price. So, is it authentic? It certainly appears to be but let’s investigate. Located in… more»

Rare Options: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro continues to rise a wave of increasing popularity, owing much of its popularity to the burgeoning “rad”-era movement. And while plenty of automatic-transmission coupes are coming to the surface, the manual transmission third-generation model is… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

What is it about pole barns? They’re like the third-likeliest spot to find a forgotten car, right after the proverbial barn or garage. This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette belonged to a friend of the seller, and when he passed away,… more»

Buy the Car AND the Story: 1957 Corvette

One of the hard and fast rules of car collecting is that you buy the car not the story.  What if the story is a good one and has documentation?  If you are looking for a beautiful car with… more»

Big Block Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

The history of this 1968 Dodge Charger can be traced back to around 1995, which is about the time it is said to have been taken off the road, and it’s going to take a lot of hours, patience,… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in the late 1960s, but as a convertible, not so much. It was only produced as a drop-top for two years (1969 and 1970) and the body style was dropped across… more»

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